"Thanks to a season-high 31 points from RJ Barrett, the Dinos were able to bounce back in a big way against the Dallas Mavericks after slumping on Sunday. Now, the team hits the road for a pair of games, beginning with the tough and tall Rockets."
"It was the Rockets coming out on top in a 139-121 win, with Kevin Durant and Scottie Barnes trading buckets. They both finished with an efficient 31 points, both drained four 3-pointers, and both grabbed five rebounds."
"Rebounding will be an issue for Toronto, whether Poeltl plays or not, as even without Steven Adams, the Rockets are the best team on the boards in the association. Toronto only grabs the 24th most rebounds per game, as this will be something to watch."
The Toronto Raptors travel to Houston to face the Rockets after RJ Barrett scored a season-high 31 points in a victory over Dallas. This is the second meeting between the teams, with Houston winning the first matchup 139-121 nearly five months ago. Toronto may be without centre Jakob Poeltl due to illness. Rebounding presents a critical concern for the Raptors, who rank 24th in rebounds per game while Houston leads the league on the boards even without Steven Adams. Toronto's offensive rating ranks 18th while their defense ranks 7th in the league.
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